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. Over time, this patina only improves, enhancing the skillet's non-stick capabilities and giving it a unique character.
. The timeless designs, ranging from simple and understated to intricately decorated pieces, reflect a confluence of tradition and modernity. They are often passed down through generations, becoming cherished family heirlooms that carry memories of shared meals and celebratory feasts.
Pans are measured according to the diameter of the lip, not the diameter of the cooking surface. Most home burners can only comfortably fit a pan of around 12 inches in diameter. Because of its straight sides, a 12-inch sauté pan will also have a large, 12-inch-wide cooking surface (about 113 square inches). A skillet, on the other hand, loses at least an inch on each side, making the effective cooking area only 10 inches wide (about 79 square inches). This means that, given a skillet and a sauté pan of equal diameter, the skillet will have 30% less cooking area than the sauté pan. That's not an insignificant amount.
. It can be scrubbed vigorously without worry of damage, making it a hygienic choice for the fastidious cook. And should rust appear, it can be easily restored to its former glory with a simple scouring and re-seasoning.
. Moreover, the raised ridges on the surface of the pan create attractive grill marks on your food, adding both visual appeal and depth of flavor.